The Mac mouse

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A mouse that comes with a Mac computer may act differently from a standard mouse on a Windows computer. In this movie, you will learn about different types of mice that can work with a Mac computer, including the Mighty Mouse, or one-button mouse, as well as the Magic Mouse, that is sensitive to touch and gestures.

- [Voiceover] As with the keyboard differences…we talked about in the previous movie,…when working with a mouse that comes with your Mac,…it may work a little bit differently…than what you're used to on a Windows computer.…Here's the good news though.…If your Windows computer has a USB mouse…plugged into it, and you really like that mouse,…you can unplug it from your Windows computer,…and plug it right into your Mac computer,…and continue to use it.…However, if you go to a Mac that comes with…its own mouse, there might be some changes…you'll need to get used to.…

So we're gonna talk about mouse basics in this movie.…You can see there's an image here of a one button mouse,…and this particular mouse looks like it has…a little dot or a ball in the top-center of it,…and that's because, what we see here,…could be considered a one button mouse…with one big button, but it is sensitive…on the left and right sides.…So if you're accustomed to using a two button mouse…with maybe a wheel down the middle…on your Windows computer,…

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4/5/2016

Make the switch from Windows to Mac. Learn about the similarities and differences between the two operating systems, including new terms that can be mystifying for first-time Mac owners. Author David Rivers explores the software—Mac OS X and its bundled applications—as well as important hardware differences: working with the Mac mouse and keyboard, interacting with gestures, and connecting to printers and cameras. The course also covers transferring files and email from a Windows 10 computer to a Mac, and installing new applications. David shares his top five favorite free apps and tips for adjusting the system preferences, so you get the most out of your Mac experience.